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title: "RDE1006 - CWQM guidance - additional follow on work"
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# RDE1006 - CWQM guidance - additional follow on work

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82ceab6f-4d33-4e5e-a30a-ba12f801b9a1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involves the award of the contract titled "RDE1006 - CWQM guidance - additional follow on work". This venture, classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, focuses on data communication regarding water quality risks. The procurement method is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and covers numerous regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The contract commenced on 11th September 2025 and concluded on 30th October 2025, with the awarding process completed on 18th February 2026.

This tender offers significant potential for growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises that specialise in providing research and development consultancy services related to environmental challenges. The opportunity lies in implementing innovative solutions for effective data communication to enhance public awareness about water quality risks. Suitable contenders for similar future contracts are large consultancy firms capable of applying expertise in water quality management and data analytics, given the scope of work previously executed by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. The contract's geographical reach further suggests opportunities for businesses familiar with international and multi-regional operations.

## Notice

Further work on data communication is needed to ensure data collected from CWQM is effectively used to communicate risk regarding water quality from assets to WaSCs and the public. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbe85eb-5b21-450a-ba81-30e20a13929c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbe85eb-5b21-450a-ba81-30e20a13929c
- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be729cd3-200d-4cf5-837a-88c8f292daa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbe85eb-5b21-450a-ba81-30e20a13929c
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be729cd3-200d-4cf5-837a-88c8f292daa2
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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